Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

Question: How can I prevent Gastroesophageal reflux disease from coming back? I have been suffering from this disease since i was a teenager. Can anyone help, is there any herbs or food i can take?.

Answer: I have this too and it's a butt. But mine is dimming down. Try to eat lots of healthy foods; but nothing spicy or acidic (soda, citrus, ect.) Don't eat things fried in oil; and limit your sweets. Drink lots of non-acidic! fruit juice and water. Light excersizes, like walking or light lifting is also REALLY good for it wish you the best !

Question: What are the symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease? My stomach always hurts! It's always full of gas. I don't know how did this come to be because I never skipped meals. I always burp and fart. Sometimes, I am also experiencing chest pain. I was rarely experiencing heartburn before, but it stopped. My appetite also increased. Could this be GERD or a more serious illness? What should I do?

Answer: Visit your doctor. Acid-reflux disease produces heartburn, nausea, regurgitation, and yes, even chest pains. Often the related chest pains can mimic the symptoms of angina. Sounds like this could easily be your problem and there is no need to suffer. There are several meds such as, Nexium that are very effective and if left untreated Gerd can cause further damage to the esophagus and more serious complications and disease. It isn't just a question of proper diet, that is to follow. Right now, you need the appropriate medication to help heal the damage that is already present in the stomach and esophagus. See your doctor.

Question: Can generalized anxiety disorder lead to Gastroesophageal reflux disease? can chronic anxiety problems contribute to acid reflux?

Answer: Yes it can. Stress and anxiety are very hard on the abdomen. Ever notice how you sort of lose your appetite? Can cause excess digestive fluids, even when there is nothing in the abdomen to digest. and they can and often do, travel into the esophagus. Anxiety can cause all kinds of digestive problems. and as you know, stomach ulcers are very often caused by stress.

Question: What is the best medicine for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)? Which one is most effective? Which one has the least severe side effects? Which one is best for a brittle diabetic?

Answer: Any of the proton pump inhibitors. There are several and all work well. Pantoprozole has no interactions with any other drugs. They are all good in this respect and the side effects are minimal with all - very effective and well tolerated group of drugs

Question: What are some good foods to eat for people suffering from Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease? My doctor basically told me what NOT to eat (spicy,greasy,fatty,caffeine,chocolate). What's left!?

Answer: He also shold have told you to lose weight and elevate the head of your bed and not to eat for at least 2 hours before you go to bed. Fruits, veggies, lean meat, whole grains and beans -- uh - healthy foods.

Question: What is the difference between GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) and PUD (Peptic Ulcer disease)? What are the differences?

Answer: GERD is where the stomach acid refluxes up the throat because of too much stomach acid and PUD is where you get ulcers in your stomach. Hope this info helps.

Question: Is there a presciption for small children?The doctor thinks, he has gastroesophageal reflux disease!? He's only 2 years old, worry about the alcohol in the RX?

Answer: why didn't you ask the good doctor?

Question: can i join the army with GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)? i have Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and i heard that if you take the physical and you have it you are disqualified from joining the army true or false?

Answer: true

Question: do any of you moms have a baby or child with GER or GERD? gastroesophageal reflux disease? gastroesophageal reflux disease?? what did your doctor do for it??

Answer: She suggested rice cereal in their bottles, and when that didn't control it fully, she gave Zantac. I also had a little sling thing that we used along with a foam thing to prop up the mattress. Sometimes called a Tucker sling/wedge combo. But there was also one that they had made for the hospital, and he used one while there. I have no idea what those were called, I just know they were made by volunteers. It was kind of like a Snugli with straps that tied to the head of the crib to hold them up with the bed elevated. I sweet talked them out of one so I could use it when he would want to move around more. Here's some info about the Tucker sling/wedge: http://www.infantreflux.org/tucker_wedge… When you feed baby, make sure you don't lie them flat. Keep their head elevated and make sure you burp them very thoroughly. Thankfully, most kids grow out of it by their first birthday. Both of my boys did, and I couldn't have been happier.

Question: Has anyone had Fundoplication surgery for gastroesophageal reflux disease? I am getting ready to undergo test to see if i can have this done to fix my acid reflux. the reason the doctor is thinking about it is the acid is damaging me throat and scar tissue is building up and makes it hard to swallow. my question is for anyone that's had it done. how painful was it and how are things now. i read some where that once it is done i will not be able to burp which is kinda weird any insight anyone has would be helpful

Answer: I had this surgery four years ago and it is a tuff one. Before you have this surgery, ask your Dr. if you have Barretts Esophegaus. Barretts can occur before you have the Fundoplication surgery. I had this surgery first, then they discovered that I had Barretts and then esophagus Cancer. Check all your dotts first BEFORE the Fundoplication. Makes sure you don't have Barretts and Possible Cancer NOW!